Can you believe spring is here already? April marks the beginning of spring. I love spring it brings; new life, fresh flowers, warmer weather, and a freshness with it.
April is also; Alcohol Awareness Month, Garden Month, Humor Month, Stress Awareness Month, and has some special days...Find a Rainbow Day, Chocolate Mousse Day, Cordon Bleu Day, Garlic Day, Cherry Cheesecake Day, Shrimp Scampi Day, and MUCH more. To learn more and for some delicious recipes...Visit: http://www.therecipefinder.com/page/page/1542172.htm
This month we launch our spring features. We have several great articles for your enjoyment; Flower Power, Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen, Brisket Divine, and more. Visit: http://www.therecipefinder.com/spring.html
I am also pleased to welcome a new writer to The Recipe Finder. Miriam Metz has written a great piece for April's Featured Holiday page. She has showcased; Passover, Arbor Day, and my personal favorite...NO HOUSEWORK DAY! She has also included some very tantalizing recipes. Visit: http://www.therecipefinder.com/holidays.html
Since spring is associated with the beginning and renewal we have decided to showcase eggs as our first Featured Food of the season. Later this month we will feature pie. Visit: http://www.therecipefinder.com/featuredfood.html
In honor of Humor Month we have included several one liners and a couple Q & A. Enjoy...
Butter vs. Margarine? I trust cows over scientists.
Coffee, Chocolate, Men ... Some things are just better rich.
If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets.
Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.
Question: What do you call a stolen yam? Answer: A hot potato.
Question: What did the grape say when he was sat on? Answer: Nothing, he just let out a little whine.
Congratulations to this month's prize winner: Christy Hoffman!
I mentioned a contest last month...We will be having a recipe contest in May. There will be three categories; casseroles, 30 minutes or less meal, and simple desserts. I will include all of the rules, deadline, and prize information in next months issue.
Don't forget to scroll down for a yummy Springtime recipe.
Well, that's all for April. HAPPY SPRING!
Lara :)
GAZPACHO
2 lg. tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, chopped 1 green pepper, cored, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 avocado, chopped (optional) 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 2 (12 oz.) cans tomato juice or V-8 1/2 c. sour cream or yogurt for garnish Chopped chives for garnish
In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine oil, vinegar, and tomato juice. Mix with vegetables. Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight. Serve in large bowls or mugs. Garnish soup with sour cream, chives, croutons, etc.
